The computer already gives White a more or less a 1.5 advantage here, which is surprising to me, as I didn't think it was that bad for Black.
9. a3c4 This is a good and new move. 9... e6c4  10. f1c4  10... f8g7 This move is criticized by the computer, but the alternative the machine offers is depressing, leading to a painful ending for Black, everything Arjun didn't want when choosing this opening line. 11. e1g1 